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CVS says managed care model can save millions

CVS says managed care model can save millions

New research from CVS Health shows that state Medicaid programs that use a Managed Care Organization (MCO) and a contracted pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to administer prescription drug coverage have significantly lower overall drug costs than those states that manage their own formulary.

Walgreens expands medication disposal program

Walgreens expands medication disposal program

Walgreens today announced it is expanding its effort to combat the opioid epidemic as it encourages Americans to clean out their medicine cabinets in advance of Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday October 27.

Noted: The Greeting Card Expo set for May 2019

Noted: The Greeting Card Expo set for May 2019

The Greeting Card Association (GCA)  announced that after a strong response from GCA members, the application process for Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, is now open to non-members who want to exhibit at this new Expo, May 18-20, 2019 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Lisa Followay receives The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidChamp Award

Lisa Followay receives The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidChamp Award

The Rite Aid Foundation announced that Lisa Followay, executive director of the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO), located in Dalton, Ohio, has been awarded its KidChamp Award for her unwavering efforts to provide athletes with disabilities the opportunity to compete in competitive and recreati

Publix announces officer promotions

Publix announces officer promotions

Publix chief executive officer and president Todd Jones announced a number of officer promotions, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Kevin Murphy, senior vice president of retail operations, will be promoted to president. Murphy began his career in 1984 as a front service clerk in Margate, Florida.

Sam’s Club expands same-day delivery with Instacart

Sam’s Club expands same-day delivery with Instacart

After initially joining forces in February, Sam’s Club and Instacart have announced the national expansion of their partnership to offer same-day delivery to more than half of all Sam’s Clubs across the nation by the end of October. Just in time for the holidays Sam’s Club customers can

Pharmacy Quality Solutions expands to Canadian retail pharmacy

Pharmacy Quality Solutions expands to Canadian retail pharmacy

Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) announced it will work with Loblaw Companies Limited, one of Canada’s largest retail pharmacy networks with Shoppers Drug Mart, PharmaPrix, Loblaw Pharmacy and DRUGStore Pharmacy and CENTRESante locations, to integrate the EQuIPP information management platform to fa

Rite Aid rolls out Medicare Advisor tool

Rite Aid rolls out Medicare Advisor tool

As the annual Medicare Part D election period gets underway, from now through Dec. 7, 2018, Medicare-eligible customers can visit Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide to take advantage of free resources that help them select the right prescription drug plan (PDP) or update existing coverage for 2019.